Gundam: From Piece to Player

The 300mm main cannon on the Type 81 Fighting Wolf was replaced with a MEGA beam cannon.

Its E-CAP ammunition is still replenished through a specially designed compression device, while the rice furnace on the Wolf Fighter is mainly used to provide compression ratio and convergence effect...

In tests, it was found to be able to penetrate the 65cm thick turret armor of the Magellan-class battleship.

Eight kilometers away, a GM leaped towards Song Ren's Fighting Wolf. Driven by an electric turret, the MEGA beam cannon had already completed its rotation and capture before the jump.

The MEGA cannon pierced through the shield like a beam of light, then struck the enemy's waist, triggering a nuclear fusion reactor explosion that shook the base.

Then four more GMs leaped up around the Wolf, trying to launch a pincer attack. According to the rules, Song Ren should have retreated, but he obviously didn't think so.

"Activate the four-barreled anti-aircraft guns."

"Yes."

With the gunner's button, the Type 81 Wolf Fighter vehicle rose up, holding two 90mm rotary secondary guns.

Jim, who was in a jumping state, was immediately covered with all sorts of small black holes.

Meanwhile, two more GMs had already used the buildings for cover and reached within 6 kilometers... The MS had already picked up its beam rifle.

Boom! Boom!

The two jumping Jims were instantly destroyed.

Song Ren looked behind him and saw two much smaller Type 81 tanks accelerating upwards from both sides.

Compared to the 180mm cannon used during the war, it has now been replaced by a single-shot 155mm smoothbore cannon.

Although the firepower was reduced, the smaller barrel meant that the vehicle could be further reduced in size, measuring only 8 meters in length and 4 meters in width.

It is a whole size smaller than the Type 61 – reducing the cross-sectional area exposed to projectiles, while still using the same power unit, further enhancing its speed and maneuverability.

The increased service life was also taken into account the needs of MS combat—the semi-armor-piercing rounds used had armor-piercing warheads made of Luna titanium alloy and also used active cores.

The design aims to convert the axial kinetic energy of the Luna titanium alloy into radial kinetic energy for armor penetration after it tears through the enemy MS armor, greatly enhancing the aftereffects of the ammunition.

Whether it's the 78 Gundam or any fancy GM, if it hits the torso, it basically can't withstand a single shot like this.

The combination of high and low armored forces generated by the Wolf Fighter and Type 81 tanks, along with ultrasonic radar and wire-guided air defense missiles.

As long as the opposing mobile suits can't soar through the skies like geese, this squadron of land-based combat equipment will be virtually unmatched in atmospheric and gravitational conditions.

"Is the enemy using tanks?" Clancy frowned as he saw that the situation had not improved.

"Yes, the anti-MS special effects team has been stunned by the enemy's 'poison gas', and the attacks from the MS team have had no effect."

The adjutant stood anxiously to the side, his face full of "Commander, can you offer a solution?"

"Let the mobile infantry enter the buildings on both sides and carry out anti-tank operations from the high rooftops."

"But Commander, aren't we supposed to be attacking?"

The adjutant beside him was stunned upon hearing this.

"First, enter the building to wear down the enemy's strength. MS units, use the buildings to form defensive groups on the spot. That's it." Clancy glared at the adjutant beside her. "Go and carry out the order."

"Yes!"

The 101st Division's armored spearhead also halted its advance as the Federal Army entered the buildings and alleys of the main city.

After listening to the staff officers' reports, Song Ren felt that he couldn't quite understand the actions of the Federation commander.

Defending in towns... can indeed enhance defensive capabilities, and the armor and firepower advantages of the 101 are also limited to the greatest extent.

The 101st Division had formidable firepower, but the enemy's army was hiding in the city and was almost impossible to deal with. Even disregarding the fact that these buildings now belonged to Juneau, the reinforced concrete jungle alone was beyond the reach of artillery fire.

...But didn't you come here to attack?

What's the story behind running into the enemy's city to fight street battles halfway through an attack?

Is this the new tactic devised by that quack strategist?

"General, what do we do next?"

"If they like the city, let them stay here. Leave half of the troops to keep an eye on them. If they dare to push forward, blast them to smithereens."

"The other half of the troops will follow me to Port A. We'll clear out their landing site."

"Yes."

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On the only route between Ceres and Juno, Sirocco, piloting a Mobile Armor, was already waiting.

He anticipated that Karma Zabi, who had gained a greater advantage, would then lead his troops to Ceres.

Just like his previous operation to seize Luna II—the other party preferred to do one thing and then cause another change.

All they need to do is offer enough intelligence to gain the other party's friendship and establish closer cooperation.

Judging by the time... it should be about time to appear.

Sirocco could see ZUDA leading the charge from afar, with MS units already deployed behind him and warships following closely behind – a typical attack-advancing formation.

It certainly doesn't save fuel, but its advantage lies in its strong defensive capabilities.

This was clearly because the other side feared an ambush on the road ahead.

Essentially, it's a sign of a lack of self-confidence.

Sirocco was confident he could break down the other party's defenses.

With this in mind, Sirocco stepped on the pedal with full confidence, and the MA sped towards the opponent's location. Thinking that he was familiar enough, Sirocco did not use lasers or radio communication.

However, this action immediately drew ZUDA's beam warning fire... almost sending him to his death with a single shot.

"Your Excellency, don't you recognize me?" Sirocco was startled and quickly said, "I am Captain Paptimas. I have come to deliver intelligence to you."

“You are not here, Paptimas Hilok.”

A young female voice answered over the radio.

Sirocco was certain he hadn't heard this voice before.

Chapter 197 I was just a messenger

Although ZUDA stopped, the mobile suits and battleships behind it maintained their original course.

"who are you?"

Could they be of the same kind?

Sirocco hesitated for a moment, trying to use his ability to sense the other party, but did not receive any of the expected responses.

“I am Alyssa Haywin, the garrison commander of Juno, and I am now on my way to capture Ceres.”

"And you, sir?"

"He's still in Juneau, fighting alongside the garrison. He doesn't have time to deal with you right now."

Sirocco was met with a rebuff and hesitated. If the other party wasn't Karma Zabi, the effectiveness of his intelligence delivery would be greatly reduced. If it was just one of Karma Zabi's subordinates, even if the other party conquered Ceres, he might only receive a perfunctory report in return.

He, Sirocco, did a tiny, insignificant job.

That's far from the truth.

Based on our interactions with Sirocco over this period, Karma Zabi, though young and promising, quite shrewd and cunning... these traits are merely his "armor."

His inner personality isn't as evil as Earth Sphere portrays him to be... rather, he's a rather neutral and kind type.

These kinds of people are actually quite easy to "deal with".

As long as you consistently offer benefits to the other party and avoid engaging in underhanded tactics.

The other party would be unable to resist returning the favor... For the still weak Sirocco, what he needs more is a stable and powerful partner.

On the Earth Sphere side, Sirocco needs to constantly cultivate the "Kalma Zabi threat theory" to get the Federation's high-ranking elites to invest more resources there.

Some clever ideas that aim to gain small advantages in the short term are actually quite foolish.

"Is there anything else? If not, I'm leaving."

"...Commander Haiwen, the Federation has laid an ambush there, so it won't be easy to take it down."

The other party seemed to have little patience, but for the sake of his long-term plan, Sirocco still spoke up.

"I know that."

You know, you'd only find out if I told you...

"This woman can't be an idiot, can she?" Sirocco thought to himself.

Sirocco continued to persuade, "If that's the case, I think it's better to wait until the defense of your headquarters is over before going over."

"Captain Sirocco, let me ask you this: do you know what the Jupiter Consortium is doing right now?"

The way the other party asked the question made Sirocco feel a little guilty.

Could it be that the other party possesses information that I am unaware of? If I were to ask them in return, I would only expose my ignorance.

“I’ve received intelligence that they’re currently observing your gas carrier. They suffered significant losses in their previous battle with General Kalmar, including a considerable amount of Helium-3. Given the current complex situation in this region, do you think they would dare to attack your ship and then frame another faction?”

Sirocco hesitated after hearing this... His ability allowed him to sense malice from a great distance.

Space pirates coveting the helium-3 on his ship were a frequent occurrence.

I couldn't feel anything on the ship just now. Could it be that the conglomerate has some kind of means to block brainwaves?

Or perhaps the source of this intelligence is a newly arrived conglomerate that has only recently approached their ship.

Just as I was about to say something, I saw that ZUDA had already left me behind and was chasing after the fleet that hadn't slowed down at all.

Ultimately, Sirocco decided to return to his ship to assess the situation before making any further plans.

ZUDA rejoined the fleet, and another sniper-type Warrior approached and patted its shoulder.

"team leader?"

"What's wrong, Top?"

When facing his old subordinates from the One Year War, Haiwen did not emphasize his current position.

Although I acted rather childish in front of my older brother.

However, Haiwen, who was already a colonel and battalion commander during the One Year War, would not show that side of himself in front of his subordinates.